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New diddi dance classes – April 2018

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We at diddi dance wanted to be sure you know about all the new classes launching across the UK in April 2018 and some classes that started in February & March that you might be interested in knowing about also! The list below is from North to South in the UK.

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 17th April, Tuesdays @ 11:15am – Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7HX
    There is also a 1:30pm class on a Friday at the same venue

diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington, email Rebecca for further information:

  • Started 28th February, Wednesday @ 11.00am – Pipsqueaks Play Cafe, Orrell Road, Orrell Wigan WN5 8QZ

diddi dance North Shropshire, Wrexham & North West Stoke-on-Trent, email Emma for further information:

  • Starting 25th April, Wednesdays @ 9.30am – Sundorne Games Hall, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4RG

diddi dance Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield & North Walsall, email Natalie & Dawn for further information:

  • Starting 15th April, Sundays @ 10:45am – Mere Green Community Centre, Sutton Coldfield B75 5BT

diddi dance North & Central Leeds, email Julia for further information:

  • Started 26th March, Mondays @ 11:00am – Pool Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool in Wharfedale, LS21 1LG

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding, email Tatiana for further information:

  • Started 28th February, Wednesday @ 10.00am – Botley, West Way, Oxford, OX2 9
  • Started 1st March, Thursdays @ 9.45am – Littlemore Community Centre, Giles Road , Oxford, OX4 4NL

diddi dance West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, Marlow and Tadley, email Lisa for further information:

  • Starting 16th April, Mondays @ 10.30am – John Cumber Hall, High Street, Theale, RG75AN
    Limited parking outside the venue, plenty along high street or local car parks are a short walk away.

diddi dance West London, email Gina for further information:

  • Starting 17th April, Tuesdays @ 9.30am – The Corner House, 102-104 Shepherds Bush Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 7PD
    Class held downstairs – secure buggy park upstairs

diddi dance London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, email Mona for further information:

  • Started 1st March, Thursdays @ 10:30am – Pandemonium Toy Store, 125 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, SW14 8AE

diddi dance Mid & East Surrey, email Nadine for further information:

  • Started 1st March, Thursdays @ 11.15am – Sports Direct Fitness Epsom – 27 Ruxley Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT19 0JB
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our next theme – COUNTRY!!!

diddi dance Franchisee wins at 2018 mumandworking awards

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The winners in the prestigious 2018 mumandworking Awards were recently revealed in an inspiring, high-rofile ceremony, as hosted by NatWest, and Charlotte Foxley from diddi dance North Essex & South Suffolk was amongst them!

These pioneering awards were launched over 8 years ago to celebrate the UK’s leading lights in the world of flexible working – those amazing and inspiring individuals, businesses, charities and networks demonstrating and showcasing how working practice and family-life can go hand in hand with huge potential benefits for all involved.

Charlotte Foxley from diddi dance North Essex & South Suffolk was revealed as the winner in the Franchisee of the Year category. Several categories were judged by a panel of leading business women, very familiar with the challenges juggling a family and a career can bring. Susannah Schofield OBE, said this about Charlotte “I loved her ethics and passion to deliver the franchise above and beyond, more than just about making money however – Charlotte runs her business to make a difference”.

Charlotte said: “Winning Franchisee of the Year at the mumandworking awards was just such an honour and a BIG surprise! I am just so proud of what I have done with diddi dance in the 2.5 years since I opened. Thank you to everyone who has been to one of our classes, booked us for a party, had a demo and to all the nurseries and pre-schools who we see throughout the year. I am especially proud of the launch last year of our special needs only classes which are now available after school and during the holidays for children with additional needs up to age 8.’’

Never has the importance of flexible working been so documented. ‘Mumpreneurs’ continue to generate billions for the UK economy, supporting in excess of 200,000 jobs and while we have witnessed significant positive changes in government policy towards flexible working in recent years, there’s still a long way to go. Research in 2016 suggested improvements in flexible working opportunities for mums would enable and empower huge numbers to return to the workplace with the potential to generate a massive £60+ billion boost to the UK economy.

Organisers were delighted therefore at the wealth and standard of the submissions for this year’s awards, which were run with media partner Key Women in Business. Hundreds of nominees entered, across 14 exciting categories ranging from ‘Flexible Business of the Year’, to ‘Inspiring Business Parent’ with special categories for bloggers, team members, franchisors and technology and innovation. 2018 saw the highest number of finalists ever plus a record number of votes from throughout the UK.

Suzanne Borrell, Events Director for mumandworking.co.uk concluded:

‘The wealth of nominations, the thousands of votes, our esteemed VIP judging panel and the range of nominees reflects the significant and growing support for the promotion of flexible working. The really exciting news is that so many finalists seem to have used the event as a springboard – they made amazing connections, were inspired to tackle something new or take on a challenge or just dared to dream bigger. So this isn’t just about one day – but what happens next – and we are privileged to be involved. Huge congratulations to all our finalists on their success!”

diddi dance Shortlisted for 2018 Top Franchise Awards

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For the third year running diddi dance Franchising has been shortlisted in the WorkingMum Top Franchise Awards.

The Awards, sponsored by HSBC and Encouraging Women into Franchising, recognise franchisors both big and small who have empowered women in business – not only by providing a successful flexible business model, but by giving franchisees the advice and support they need to succeed. There is also an award celebrating the achievements of franchisees which is voted for by the public. Voting is open until 1st April and so far around 4,000 people have voted.

This year we are shortlisted in two of the six categories – Supportive Franchisor Awards & Family Friendly Franchise Award. We previously won the Family Friendly Franchise Award in 2016 so would love to win both awards this year after being nominated for them both last year.

The 2018 Top Franchise Awards winners will be announced in an online ceremony on 17th May 2018 and will be judged by Gillian Nissim, Founder of Workingmums.co.uk; David Kerrigan, Franchise Director at HSBC Bank plc; Amy Leite, Associate Solicitor at Aquabridge Law; and Helen Walbey, National Policy Chair for Health & Diversity at the Federation of Small Businesses.

The ceremony will include an awards presentation and a Q&A session with franchise experts. This event provides a great platform to celebrate passion and achievement within the franchise industry.

Gillian Nissim, founder of Workingmums.co.uk, said: “We are delighted at the quality of entries to this our third year of the Top Franchise Awards. The Awards run in tandem with our Top Employer Awards, which were created to acknowledge the very best in flexible working and diversity and we believe that there is much that employers can learn from these flexible, family friendly business models. Our surveys show that self employment is an avenue that many women are interested in exploring in order to get more control over their work life balance and because they are interested in the challenge presenting by going it alone – and Workingmums.co.uk offers a lot of advice, information and case studies for those who do in recognition of those challenges. The best franchises offer both the benefits of self employment, but without some of the risks associated with striking out alone since franchisors have already demonstrated the viability of their business models.”

Andrew Brattesani, UK Head of Franchising at HSBC, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Workingmums.co.uk Top Franchise Awards for the second year running and to support innovative family friendly franchises. HSBC has over 25 years’ experience in the franchise industry. Franchises offer the flexibility of self employment combined with a tried and tested business model.  We hope that the Awards will provide a host of ideas and inspiration for all those looking to a future in franchising.”

To be part of our Top Franchise visit our Is It For You? page and find out a bit more about our franchise opportunity today!

All about diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington

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diddi dance Franchisee Rebecca who runs diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington recently became the 4th diddi dance franchise to be fully accredited by the Children’s Activity Association. To read all about her recent achievement just click here.

Because of this success, we at diddi dance wanted to take the time to tell you all about Rebecca and diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington here!

How long have you been with diddi dance?

I have been a diddi dance Franchisee for 15 months.

What did you do before joining diddi dance?

I studied Dance and Drama at college, after which I gained employment in Sales and Marketing for a media advertising company. I left my employment to raise my two children and from there I needed something to suit being a full time primary carer for my children. Working with children was something I really wanted to do as my two are growing up so quickly.

What do you love most about diddi dance and running your own business?

I love diddi dance because of the children mainly. I have built so many wonderful friendships with the children and their grown up who brings them to class. Running my own business means I can make my own hours and still be there for my own children when they finish school, no after school clubs or holiday clubs needed.

What has been the best thing that has happened to you because of diddi dance?

The best thing is just simply the people I have met, not just my wonderful children and grown ups, but the people who rent their rooms to me so I can hold classes. All the other wonderful ladies who are franchisees at diddi dance who are such an inspiration. The fantastic ladies at Head Office, without them I would not be here as the support they give is outstanding. I have also just had a teacher come on board with me and I am so lucky to have her she is amazing. The people and relationships I have with all these people, make me feel I am not on my own, something that was a concern when I thought about working for myself.

What has been a highlight for you since taking on your diddi dance?

Seeing children flourish, sometimes when a child first comes they are so shy and won’t leave their grown ups side, but when you get the break through and they come up to you and chat and dance away like they have been coming to class forever, really melts my heart. I love when grown ups tell me they speak of me at home and they run into class excitedly to show me something. Just heart warming. I love the 0-5 age group, never a dull moment.

What is something you are looking forward to as you continue with your diddi dance franchise?

I love it when I welcome younger siblings to diddi dance after their older brother or sister has left us for nursery or school. I see it happening more often now I have been running for a while, and it’s so nice to say hello again.

What do you enjoy most about your diddi dance?

My diddi dance allows me, flexibility, fantastic opportunity to meet new people and build relationships and work with the fantastic children I see every day.

What do you enjoy most about being your own Boss?

The freedom it has given me to carry on being a Mum to my children. I know when I grew up my mum was home for me after school and I always wanted to do that for my children too.

What does the CAA accreditation mean to you?

I think this accreditation is a fantastic way to show just how passionate diddi dance and I are about the quality of our classes. So much thought hard work and dedication goes into the classes and the process of a child’s time with us at diddi dance is carefully considered. We follow rules and procedures to ensure the classes are safe, reliable and reach the high standard in quality.

And finally, what is your favourite diddi dance theme and why?

I love the Jive theme, so energetic and the Song Mr Wolf is fantastic. I am however so looking forward to the Country theme in a couple of terms time, finally an excuse to shout Yeeee Hahhhh. In class

 

diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington currently has multiple classes running across their exclusive area. They are as follows:

Mondays

  • 9.45am – Leigh Tesco Extra, The Loom, Derby Street, Leigh WN7 4BA
  • 9.45 am – Chapelford Primary, Santa Rosa Boulevard, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3AL

Tuesdays

  • 10am – Winwick Leisure Centre, Winwick, Warrington WA2 8LQ

Wednesday

  • 9.45am – Chapelford Primary, Santa Rosa Boulevard, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3AL
  • 10am – Pipsqueaks Play Cafe, Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QZ

Friday

  • 10am Culcheth Sports Club, Charnock Road, Culcheth WA3 5SH

Saturday

  • 9.30am – Chowbent Hall, Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Atherto M46 9DS
  • 9.45am -Burtonwood Scout Hut, Chapel Lane, Burtonwood, Warrington, WA5 4HW

To attend any of the above classes or to express interest in having a FREE trial get in touch with diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington today! You can email them on rebecca.hall@diddidance.com, call 07703 769335, message them on Facebook at @diddidanceWigan or fill in her free enquiry form by clicking here.

diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington receives CAA Gold Accreditation

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The team at diddi dance, the brand behind the much loved preschool dance classes, are extremely proud to announce their franchise diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington has achieved Gold accreditation from the Children’s Activities Association (CAA). The CAA is the only not-for-profit, industry-led association to set and raise standards in all organised children’s activities across the UK and this achievement clearly showcases the team at diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington’s passion for excellence.

Set-up by leading industry experts in 2015, including diddi dance Founder Anne-Marie Martin, the establishment of the CAA (a Community Interest Company) has revolutionised the children’s activities sector. After Anne-Marie completed the accreditation process for diddi dance in 2016, she decided to offer the same accreditation to each diddi dance Franchise. This past month Anne-Marie & diddi dance were thrilled to personally accredit franchisee Rebecca Hall and her franchise diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington.

Over 200,000 children a week now attend a CAA member activity and it is a truly fantastic endorsement for diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington to be part of this ground-breaking national initiative. Rebecca’s commitment to achieving Gold for her franchise shows her dedication to demonstrate to her industry peers and her fellow diddi dance franchisees that she excels at what she does as well as giving her parents the reassurance they deserve when selecting the best classes for their little ones.

Rebecca opened her first class for diddi dance Wigan & Leigh in November 2016 and within her first year achieved both her Bronze & Silver CAA accreditations. She started her second year by expanding her franchise to include the Warrington area and has now become the franchisee with the youngest franchise at only 1 year and 3 months running to achieve Gold accreditation.

It is staggering to learn that before the CAA, there was no national, independent association in the UK for the children’s activity sector as a whole. Through the development of the CAA Code of Practice and via their thorough accreditation, for the first time, parents can now easily make simple, informed decisions when choosing from the wealth of children’s activities out there. Just by asking whether the provider is a CAA member, a parent or carer can get reassurance on important issues such as insurance, health and safety, criminal record checks, training, qualifications, class content and much more.

As one parent said regarding the CAA –

With so many clubs and classes to choose from it’s so hard to know which are the best and what I should be asking when I leave my children in the care of a class leader. In the past I just wrongly assumed kids’ activities must have to be regulated. Knowing that the CAA has asked those important questions to help keep my child safe is fantastic – so now I just look for their logo!”

Having achieved Gold CAA accreditation means that diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington has been independently verified as having met or exceeded all the necessary elements of the CAA Code of Practice. This accomplishment offers parents peace of mind when selecting an activity from the myriad of providers out there.

Anne-Marie, commented on the accreditation process and Rebecca’s success:

Using the CAA accreditation system to ensure all our franchisees are performing to not only our high standards but also a nationally recognised association too is so important to us. It’s fantastic seeing our fourth franchise gain Gold accreditation. We’re so proud of Rebecca achieving this so quickly after starting her franchise and being so new to running a business. She’s a great asset to our network and well worthy of the full accreditation.”

Adding to this Rebecca of diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington said:

I think this accreditation is a fantastic way to show just how passionate diddi dance and I are about the quality of our classes. So much thought, hard work and dedication goes into the classes and the process of a child’s time with us at diddi dance is carefully considered. We follow rules and procedures to ensure the classes are safe, reliable and reach the high standard in quality.”

Congratulations again to Rebecca and her franchise. If you would like more information about diddi dance Bristol visit the Facebook page here or read all about them by clicking here

New diddi dance classes – February 2018

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We at diddi dance wanted to be sure you know about all the new classes launching across the UK in February 2018! The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Worcestershire (a brand new diddi dance!), email Helen for further information:

  • Starting 14th February, Wednesdays @ 9.30am & 10.30am – All Saints Church hall, 6 Burcot Ln, Bromsgrove B60 1AF
  • Starting 15th February, Thursdays @ 2.30pm & 3.30pm – St Peter’s Village Hall, St Peter’s Drive, Worcester WR5 3TA
  • Starting 23rd February, Fridays @ 9.30am & 10.30am – Droitwich Methodist Church Hall, Worcester Rd, Droitwich WR9 8AN

diddi dance North & Central Leeds, email Julia for further information:

  • Starting 19th February, Mondays @ 1.30 – Mercure Parkway Hotel, Adel, Leeds LS16 8AG

diddi dance Essex, email Caroline & Jennifer for further information:

  • Starting 20th February, Tuesdays @ 9.45am – Wickford Christ Church, Gateway Service Road , Ladygate Centre (next to the Co-Op), High Street, Wickford, Essex SS12 9FW
    Please note the postcode doesn’t take you directly to Christ Church.  The Church is located & signposted to the rear of the Co-Op car park

diddi dance West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, Marlow and Tadley, email Lisa for further information:

  • Starting 19th February, Mondays @ 10am – River & Rowing Museum, Mill Lane, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1BF

diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding, email Liz & Rachael for further information:

  • Starting 22nd February, Thursdays @ 11.00am – Emmanuel Church Hall, 1 Compton Avenue, Plymouth, PL3 5BZ
  • Starting 23rd February, Fridays @ 11.00am – Ivybridge Scout Hut, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0SL
    Between Ivybridge Police Station and the South Dartmoor Leisure Centre
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our next theme – IRISH!!!

diddi dance Shortlisted in 2018 mumandworking Awards

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Our North Essex & South Suffolk franchisee, Charlotte Foxley, has just been nominated for Franchisee of the Year at the 2018 mumandworking Awards.

Charlotte started her diddi dance in September 2015 and over the past two years she has grown the franchise to be a very successful and prominent one.

The mumandworking Awards are all about:

  • Empowering parents to achieve their potential
  • Realising the enormous commercial benefits of flexible working to employers and business owners
  • Recognising the substantial contribution to the UK economy
  • Supporting modern-day, family life
  • Celebrating the importance of the UK’s parent-preners

This award  is for companies, colleagues, staff and associates to nominate a franchisee who clearly demonstrates how a flexible franchise can bring out the best in individuals – for the benefit of the business as well as families and customers, which we wholeheartedly think is Charlotte.

When we asked Charlotte how she felt about the award nomination, which was sneakily submitted by Head Office on her behalf, she said:

I am thrilled to have been nominated in the category Franchisee of the Year with mumandworking! Mum and Working is exactly what I do. It is a juggle and hard work but so enjoyable, it doesn’t feel like work to me – not when I see the children giggle and have fun dancing to our funky tunes. Working with preschoolers & children with special needs is very rewarding and something that I am really passionate about, particularly as a mum with a child with special needs myself. I have a brilliant team of teachers and a fantastic support system in my family & my fellow franchisees, this makes it all work. “

But that’s not all! diddi dance has also been nominated for Franchisor of the Year – a category open to any franchisor who actively promotes exceptionally family-friendly and flexible working policies to its franchisees. This is a voted for category by the public so we need your votes! Click here and please cast your vote for diddi dance to show your support to us as a company but also to your local franchisee or teacher who chose to work with us.

We asked diddi dance Franchisor, Anne-Marie, how she felt about the nomination and she said:

We’re so thrilled to be nominated in the Franchisor of the Year category. We love being able to give parents the opportunity to find that work/life balance with a business opportunity that’s really family focused. Our business in a box provides that support and guidance taking the headache out of finding your own business idea and hitting all the hurdles along the way. We love our network of franchisees and the fantastic work they do in their local communities with the diddi dance brand.”

There is still a long way to go before we find out on the 3 October if either of us have won in our categories, but for now please vote, spread the word and congratulate!

New diddi dance Franchise – Worcestershire

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We here at diddi dance HO would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest franchisee, Helen, who will be running the new franchise – diddi dance Worcestershire.

Helen’s first classes will be:

  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 9.30am – Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Centre, Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road, Worcester WR3 7SN
  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 2:00pm – St. Nicholas Church Barn, 2 St Nicholas Lane, Worcester WR4 0SL
  • Starting 15th February, Wednesdays @ 9:30am – All Saints Church Hall, 6 Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove B60 1AF

To book your toddler onto any of the above classes fill in our Book a Free Trial form and address it to Helen, or you can email her directly by clicking here 🙂

A little bit more about Helen:

Tell us a bit about yourself:

My name is Helen, and I live with my amazing husband Ed in Worcester. We moved here about 4 months ago from Chester. Although we haven’t been in the Midlands long, we both love it here! And both agree that moving to Worcestershire was the best decision we have made in Years!

What did you do before diddi dance?

I worked in an office, doing QA and Document Control. This meant many hours sat on my own, essentially talking to myself and quality checking documents….. for hours at a time!

Why did you choose a diddi dance franchise?

Whilst I was in Chester, I used to go to the gym before work most mornings. This is where I was lucky enough to meet Suzie, the franchisee owner on the Wirral. After weeks of Suzie coming to spin in her diddi dance hoodie, I finally plucked up the courage to ask what it was. When my Ed and I moved to the midlands, I realised that there was a gap in the market, so I dropped Suzie a message, and the rest is history! 🙂

What are you most excited about for your new business?

I love being active. Sitting at a desk, doing the same work day after day was soul destroying. I think it’s safe to say with so many little ones and parents coming to classes on a weekly basis, plus so many personalities in one room, there will be no two days the same!

Plus the kick I get out of working for me, is amazing. A total high!

And finally, which diddi dance theme are you looking forward to the most and why?

I have thought about this one quite a bit, having been asked in training. I think it has to be Bollywood! When I came to observe my first class during the open day, it was a Bollywood based lesson. The music, the routine – I feel in love with diddi dance right there!

Helen’s classes will be starting with our Hip Hop theme so don’t forget to book your FREE trial today!

New diddi dance classes – January 2018

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With the new year right around the corner we at diddi dance wanted to be sure you knew about all the new upcoming classes launching across the UK in January 2018! The list below is from North to South in UK.

diddi dance Wigan, Leigh & Warrington, email Rebecca for further information:

  • Starting 12th January, Fridays @ 10am – Culcheth Sports Club, Charnock Road, Warrington WA3 5SH

diddi dance Wirral, email Rebecca for further information:

  • Starting 12th January, Fridays @ 11.15am – Marlowe Road United reformed Church, 36 Torrington Road, Wallasey CH44 3BU

diddi dance Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire & Stafford, email Svenja for further information:

  • Starting 5th January, Fridays @ 11.15am – The Church of the Ascension, High Street, Wall Heath, Kinswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9AH

diddi dance Loughborough, Hinckley, Oadby & Surrounding, email Nicola for further information:

  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @ 1:15pm – Stealth Fitness Centre, Hathern Limited, Unit 3A Viking Court Shepshed Road, Hathern , Loughborough, LE12 5LZ
  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @ 10.45am – Woodhouse Community Hall, Forest Road, Woodhouse, LE12 8TZ

diddi dance Worcestershire (a brand new diddi dance!), email Helen for further information:

  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 9:30am – Perdiswell Young People Leisure Club, Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN
    10% discount if you sign up for a full half term
  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 2:00pm – St Nicholas Church Barn, 2 Nicholas Lane, Worcester, WR4 0SL
    10% discount if you sign up for a full half term

diddi dance Bristol, email Emily for further information:

  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 1:45pm – Emersons Green Village Hall, Emersons Way, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AP
    Car park available but must sign in registration number at reception
  • Starting 8th January, Monday @ 1:45pm – Horfield Baptist Church, Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NY
    Access to the class is at the back of the church on Brynland Avenue. Limited street parking.
  • Starting 9th January, Tuesdays @ 11am – Stoke Bishop Village Hall, 42 Stoke Hill, Bristol, BS91EX
    Street parking available
  • Starting 11th January, Thursdays @ 1:45pm –  St.Francis Church Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2PW
    Car park & street parking available

diddi dance Oxford & Surrounding (a brand new diddi dance!), email Tatiana for further information:

  • Starting 5th January, Fridays @ 11am – Drayton Village Hall, Drayton Hall, Drayton, Abingdon OX14 4LF
  • Starting 8th January, Mondays @ 10am – Hadland Road Community Centre, Hadland Road, Abingdon, OX14 3Y
  • Starting 9th January, Tuesdays @ 10am – Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole’s Way, Rose Hill, Oxford, OX4 4HF

diddi dance West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, Marlow and Tadley, email Lisa for further information:

  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @10am – Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, OX10 9RB
  • Starting 11th January, Thursdays @ 10.15am – Speen Parish Hall, Speen Lane, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1RJ

diddi dance Harrow & North Hillingdon, email Tejal for further information:

  • Starting 6th January, Saturdays @ 9:50am – Arc House Harrow, Harrow-on-the-Hill station approach, Lowlands Road, Harrow, HA1 3GR

diddi dance West London, email Gina for further information:

  • Starting 4th January, Thursdays @ 11am – The Corner House, 102-104 Shepherds Bush Rd, London W6 7PD

diddi dance North London, email Anuschka for further information:

  • Starting 4th January, Thursdays @ 10am – Platform, Hornsey Baths, 2 Tiltman Place, London, N7 7EE

diddi dance South East Hampshire & Chichester, email Liz for further information:

  • Starting 8th January , Mondays @ 11:15am – Meadowside Leisure Centre, Whiteley Way, Fareham PO15 7LJ
  • Starting 9th January, Tuesdays @ 1pm – Tesco Community Room – Fareham Tesco Quay St, Fareham PO16 0LE
  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @ 9:30am – Fishbourne Centre Blackboy Ln, Fishbourne, Chichester PO18 8BE

diddi dance Brighton, Worthing & Horsham, email Laura for further information:

  • Starting 3rd January, Wednesdays @ 10am – Roffey Millenium Hall, 154-156 Crawley Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4DT
  • Starting 3rd January, Wednesdays @ 1:30pm – Easteds Barn, Easteds Lane, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9DP

diddi dance Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings, email Joanna for further information:

  • Starting 10th January, Wednesdays @ 11am – The Martial Arts Centre, 24 Longstone Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3SN
  • Starting 19th January, Fridays @ 10am – The Robsack Centre, Bodiam Drive, St Leonards on Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 9TW
Why not book your FREE trial for one of these new classes today! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with your local diddi dance now.
We hope your toddler can join us for our next theme – HIP HOP!!!

PJ Masks Super Dance Party with diddi dance Recap

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Our PJ Masks Super Dance Party week, which ran in all diddi dance classes from 30 October to 4 November, was one of the most fun experiences all of us at diddi dance have ever had!

The event, which was the first partnership between us and eOne, the creators of PJ Masks, ran across 40 locations, in over 600 classes and was attended by just under 4,500 children.

Just some of the great feedback we got from parents about the week included:

“Teddy loved dressing up as gekko and had the most amazing time at the pj masks dance party today.”
“My little superhero loved the PJ Mask dance party this morning! He loved showing off his muscles”
“Thank you for a brilliant session today Caroline! We will be busting out our PJ Masks super hero dance moves for the rest of the week!“
“Ceris loved the PJ masks session today in Hampton with Mona! And her brother Duncan enjoyed dressing up as Catboy too, although he left diddi dance 18 months ago he still wishes he could go!”
“Our little owlette at pj mask diddi dance party today… she loved every second”
“My daughter really loved the PJ Masks Party and as always had a great time at diddi dance”
“Bailey loved dancing in his Catboy costume and doing his ‘muscles’!!!”

And here’s what some of our Franchisees had to say about the week:

diddi dance Swindon

“Last week diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Tetbury & Surrounding enjoyed a week of PJ Masks Super Dance parties where diddi’s learnt how to move like their favourite characters Catboy, Owlette and Gekko.
The children loved dressing up and dancing to the PJ Masks songs, Owlette was a particular favourite!”

diddi dance North London

“Around 150 children under the age of four attended the PJ Masks Super Dance Parties held in partnership with their local diddi dance classes in North London. They learnt all the moves they usually see their favourite superheroes – Catboys, Gekko and Owlette – do on TV and had an absolute blast dancing with tapsticks, ribbons and hula hoops. Lot’s of children came dressed as their favourite character and they were so proud to receive their very own PJ Masks certificate at the end of the session. All classes were run to raise money for the Youth Sport Trust – a fantastic charity that encourages children to get active and live a fit and healthy lifestyle.”

diddi dance South East Hants and Chichester

“diddi dance South East Hants and Chichester had a brilliant PJ Masks Super Dance Party Week! We flew like Owellette, got strong with gecko and jumped high with cat boy!!! All the children in our classes from Fareham to Chichester and Portsmouth to Petersfield got a lovely certificate like Hallam’s!!!”

diddi dance Leicestershire

“We had lots of fun during our PJ Masks Super Dance Party week learning new Superhero moves!
There were some very cute costumes, with Owlette seemingly the favourite character amongst the various classes. Thank you to everyone who helped raise money for Youth Sports Trust.”

Another focus of the week was to raise funds for the Youth Sport Trust – a national children’s charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through the power of sport and physical activity. All classes were raising money to support this charity throughout the month of November and altogether we raised amlost £3,000.

To cap off the PJ Masks fun we at diddi dance ran a Facebook competition for all those diddis who dressed up for the occasion. By parents posting an image of their toddler dressed up for the Super Dance Party to our Facebook page they were automatically entered into our competition, awarding 3 winners PJ Masks goodies! With over 90 entries our lucky winners were announced on 13th November – don’t they look great?!

We hope those of you who were able to take part in our PJ Masks Super Dance Party week at diddi dance enjoyed yourself, and for those of you who may have missed it hopefully we’ll have some more fun partnerships happening in our classes over the coming months!

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